Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

What if the person you’re trying so hard to help doesn’tactually need your solution? Ouch. Sometimes people don’t need us to fix the problem, make the discomfort disappear, or share the brilliant story about how we handled something similar. Sometimes they simply need a safe place to tellthe truth. In this episode, we explore Level Two of the Five Levels of Coaching and the power of helping someone feel seen, heard, valued, and understood.Want to become more intentional in the way you coach,communicate, and connect with others? Join us in the Grow By 1 Coaching Academy at ca.growby1.comReflection QuestionsHow comfortable am I simply listening when someone I love isstruggling?Do I mistake helping for making someone’s discomfortdisappear?What do I tend to do when someone becomes emotional?Who in my life right now might need to feel heard more thanthey need my advice?What would change if I became more curious about someone’s experience before trying to change it?

Ever have someone share a problem and your brain immediately jumps in with, “Oh! I know what you should do!” Welcome to being human. In this episode, we explore Level One of the Five Levels of Coaching and what can happen when we resist the urge to fix and instead ask a question that helps someone think for themselves. Sometimes the best help isn’t having the answer. It’s helping someone discover their [email protected] to become more intentional in the way you coach,communicate, and help others grow? The Grow By 1 Coaching Academy begins September 20. Learn more at ca.growby1.comReflection QuestionsWhen someone I care about struggles, how quickly do I moveinto fixing?Do I sometimes take more responsibility for someone’sproblem than they do?What happens inside me when I give advice and the otherperson doesn’t follow it?What question could I ask instead of immediately giving mysolution?Where in my life could I help someone createtheir own next step this week?

Big dreams need more than passion. They need fuel. In thisepisode, Michelle shares the dream underneath so much of her work: helping 10,000 education coaches reach transformational levels of coaching and creating a ripple effect throughout education that cannot be undone. She also gets very real about something we sometimes hesitate to say out loud: meaningful missions need money, people, systems, and resources to grow. Your relationship with money may have more to do with your purpose than you think.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] to help fuel the mission? Whether you join a Grow By 1program, purchase a resource, share this podcast, connect us with someone who needs our work, or simply tell someone about what we’re building, you become part of the ripple. Explore the ways you can learn, grow, and get involved atGrowBy1.com.Reflection QuestionsWhat is the big dream, mission, or purpose that you know youare here to pursue?What resources will your dream actually require if it isgoing to grow to the size you envision?How does your current relationship with money support orlimit the mission you want to accomplish?Where might making more money allow you to serve morepeople, create greater impact, or accelerate something that matters deeply to you?If you became crystal clear about the dream you are fueling,what would you begin doing differently right now?

Sometimes life gets hard, and sometimes growth meansrealizing that not everyone is meant to travel every part of the journey with us. In this episode, Michelle shares a meaningful conversation with longtime mentor John Maxwell about the people we gain, the people we release, and the loneliness that can sometimes accompany change. Life may have seasons that feel lonely, but we don’t have to navigate them alone. Sometimes we simply need to find the people who are ready to have the bigger conversations with us.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] for your people? Whether you’re building a business,growing as a coach, developing personally, or expanding your work as a trainer, consultant, or facilitator, we may have a community for you. Email me at [email protected] and let’s talk about what might be the right fit.And if this episode made you think of someone, share it withthem. It might just open the door to a conversation you’ve both been needing.Reflection QuestionsWhere are you experiencing a season of gaining some peoplewhile releasing others?What relationship have you been holding onto because you are afraid of the loneliness that might exist on the other side?Who in your life gives you space to have the biggerconversations you truly want to have?How might you honor feelings of grief or loss withoutallowing yourself to remain stuck there?What kind of people and community would you like tointentionally invite into the next season of your life?

What if we stopped hoping things would work and startedbuilding processes designed to make them work? In this episode, Michelle continues her takeaways from the Maxwell International Certification event and explores the difference between inspiration and intentionality. Whether we arespeaking, coaching, parenting, building a business, or simply trying to grow, there are principles, systems, and practices that can move us beyond crossing our fingers and toward creating results. Hope has its place, but when it comesto doing the work, Michelle is ready to deal in guarantees.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] to build a membership group using proven principleswithout needing tons of time, money, or fancy technology? Maximize with a Membership Group begins September 14. Join us at GrowBy1.com/Maximize.If you are a speaker, trainer, consultant, or coach whowants to learn how offering CEUs can help grow your business, join our complimentary webinar September 17 at GrowBy1.com/GrowYourBusiness. Can’t attend live? Sign up anyway and we’ll send you the recording.Reflection QuestionsWhere in your life are you relying on hope when you couldcreate a more intentional process?What is something you already know how to do consistentlywell because you have developed a system or practice around it?Where could beginning with the end in mind change the wayyou approach something you are currently building?What principles, tools, or processes might help you createmore predictable results in an area that currently feels uncertain?What is one place in your life where you are ready to movefrom “I hope this works” to “I know what I need to do”?

Even when we feel lonely, we are never truly alone. In thisepisode, Michelle shares another takeaway from her Maxwell International Certification experience: the helpers really are everywhere. From friends offering hugs and encouragement, to family cheering from home, to a team serving people while she was away, she was reminded that support oftensurrounds us long before we remember to look for it. Maybe the invitation isn’t to become better at doing everything ourselves. Maybe it’s to notice, receive, and trust the helpers who are already here.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] a business and tired of trying to figure everythingout alone? Scrappy Business Builders is a supportive community of business owners who meet weekly to learn, problem solve, encourage one another, and grow together. Membership is just $50 a month. Email me at [email protected] and I’ll send you the information to join us.Reflection QuestionsWhere in your life are you feeling alone right now, eventhough support may actually be closer than you realize?Who are the helpers already surrounding you that you mayhave forgotten to notice or appreciate?How comfortable are you receiving help without feeling likeyou have to earn it, repay it, or do everything yourself first?Where could asking for support make something in your lifeor work feel lighter?What might change if you began each day expecting thehelpers to show up?

There is something wonderfully satisfying about finallygetting the opportunity to show people what you have been telling them all along: “I told you I was good!” In this episode, Michelle shares a takeaway from the Maxwell International Certification event about stepping onto the stage, owning her craft, adjusting in the moment, and trusting years of practice. It’s not really about proving yourself. It’s about knowing what you do well, being ready when opportunity arrives, and perhaps even moving from hoping for results to creating experiences designed to produce them.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] to turn your knowledge, experience, or passion into amembership group that increases your income, impact, and influence? Maximize with a Membership Group begins September 14. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/Maximize.If you are a trainer who wants to grow your business throughstronger facilitation and the opportunity to offer CEUs, join us for our complimentary webinar on September 17 at GrowBy1.com/GrowYourBusiness.Reflection QuestionsWhere in your life have you been quietly saying, “I told youI was good,” even if others have not fully seen it yet?What skill or strength have you developed over time that youmay be underestimating because it comes naturally to you now?When have you had to adjust your plan in the moment whilestill staying focused on the outcome you wanted to create?Where are you currently relying on hope when a strongerstrategy, system, or practice could create greater confidence in the result?What opportunity would you be ready to step into today ifsomeone finally opened the door and said, “Show me what you can do”?

What if one of the greatest gifts we could offer anotherperson is not advice, answers, fixing, or even a really impressive motivational speech, but simply the willingness to listen deeply? In this episode, Michelle explores the idea of a spiritual companion, someone who pays attention not onlyto the words we say, but to the subtle movements of the divine within and around our lives. Through the beautiful image of “grace with meat on the bones,” she considers what it means to have someone sit with us in the messy,mysterious, beautiful, and sometimes horrific experience of being human without trying to make it all better. Maybe we all need someone who can listen beneath the problem of the day and notice something sacred happening there. And perhapsbefore we go searching too far for that person, we can begin by learning to listen that deeply to ourselves and then offering that same kind of presence to someone we love.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] the podcast? Help us reach more people by liking,commenting, following, subscribing, or sharing the podcast with someone who might enjoy these conversations too.Reflection QuestionsWhat would it mean for you to have someone listen deeply toyou without trying to fix, solve, advise, or change anything?Who in your life has offered you “grace with meat on thebones” by simply being present with you when life was difficult?Where have you noticed subtle patterns, nudges, mysteries,or movements of the divine within your own life lately?How well are you listening to yourself beneath theresponsibilities, assignments, errands, and demands of everyday life?Who in your life might need you to become a spiritualcompanion for a moment and simply listen more deeply?

There is nothing wrong with wanting to be liked,appreciated, successful, or occasionally greeted with a heart instead of a thumbs up. The trouble starts when we need the outside world to continually feed us proof that we are enough. In this episode, Michelle explores what happens when our hunger for validation, recognition, stuff, status, money, or other people’s approval becomes a substitute for actually knowing ourselves. It is an exhausting buffet because somehow we keep eating and never feel full. Thealternative is simpler, although not necessarily easier: know who you are, release some of the shoulds, choose quality over quantity, practice real humility, and get curious about what actually nourishes you. Because the less energy you spend managing what everyone else thinks about you, the more energy you have available to simply be you.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] the podcast? Help us reach more people by liking,commenting, following, subscribing, or sharing the podcast with someone who might enjoy these conversations too.Reflection QuestionsWhere in your life are you currently looking to other peoplefor validation, recognition, approval, or reassurance?How much energy do you spend thinking about how other people see you, and what might become possible if you redirected some of that energy toward simply knowing yourself?What are you currently wanting that you believe will finallymake you feel satisfied, successful, worthy, or enough?When you consider your work, possessions, relationships, andcommitments, what genuinely nourishes you and what are you maintaining because you think you should?What could become simpler in your life if you trusted whoyou are and stopped needing the outside world to continually confirm it?

You probably would not skip showering for a week, work inthe garden and cook dinner without washing your hands, or voluntarily roll around in a dumpster and then wonder why you feel a little gross. So why do we sometimes do the emotional equivalent? In this episode, Michelle exploresemotional hygiene and the surprisingly powerful practice of simply stopping the things we already know make us feel bad. From saying yes when we desperately want to say no, to overworking, overgiving, overcaregiving, absorbing everyoneelse’s emotions, and repeatedly putting ourselves into situations that leave us feeling like Pig Pen walking around in a cloud of emotional dust, sometimes prevention really is the best medicine. A bubble bath, candle, favorite show,or night with friends cannot continually clean up what our choices keep creating. Sometimes the healthiest emotional hygiene practice is wonderfully simple: Stop it.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] the podcast? Help us reach more people by liking,commenting, following, subscribing, or sharing the podcast with someone who might benefit from these conversations too.Reflection QuestionsIf you put a Post it note on your bathroom mirror that said,“Don’t ______,” what would you put in the blank?What are you currently doing that regularly leaves youfeeling emotionally drained, stressed, resentful, or overwhelmed?Where are you saying yes because you are trying to managesomeone else’s emotions rather than honoring what you actually need?Where might you be overgiving, overworking, orovercaregiving in a way that leaves you with less energy for yourself and the people who truly need you?What is one thing you could stop doing today that would helpthe world get a healthier, more peaceful, and more fully present version of you?

Being yourself sounds wonderfully inspirational until yourealize there is no instruction manual for being you. In this episode, Michelle explores why originality can feel so challenging when copying, comparing, fitting in, or following someone else’s proven path would be so much easier.From building a business that does not fit neatly into a box to protecting the original purpose of this very podcast, she shares what it looks like to keep choosing authenticity even when you are building the road while walking on it.Because yes, being original can leave you wondering, “Am I doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time?” But becoming one of the Pod People just to make life easier probably is not the answer either. Originality requires discernment, discipline, a willingness to be uncomfortable, and enough courage to be your wonderfully weird, messy, genuine self. Because being original is challenging, but not being you is so much worse.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] the podcast? Help us reach more wonderfullyoriginal humans by liking, commenting, following, subscribing, or sharing the podcast with someone who might enjoy these conversations too.Reflection QuestionsWhere in your life are you tempted to copy, compare, or fitin rather than trust your own way of doing things?What part of yourself have you been toning down because itdoes not look like what everyone else is doing?Where are you creating something new without a clear example to follow, and how could you become more comfortable with not knowing exactly how it will unfold?When you look at someone else’s life or success withlonging, what might that feeling be revealing about something you want to create for yourself?What would it look like today to be a little more authentically, genuinely, wonderfully you?

Growth is beautiful, inspiring, and occasionally incrediblyannoying because it almost always comes with tension. In this episode, Michelle explores why that uncomfortable feeling may not be a sign that something is wrong, but a signal that something is ready to change. Whether you are facing adifficult decision, navigating loss, rebuilding after a major life change, or simply trying to figure out your next step, tension can carry wisdom if you are willing to listen. Sometimes it is telling you to rest. Sometimes it is telling you to accept what is. And sometimes it is practically standing behind you witha megaphone yelling, “Hey, it’s time to move!” The goal is not to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling, but to learn the difference between tension that is overwhelming you and tension that is inviting you forward.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] the podcast? Help us reach more people by liking,commenting, following, subscribing, or sharing an episode with someone who might enjoy these conversations too.Reflection QuestionsWhere are you currently experiencing tension in your life,and what might that tension be trying to tell you?Is there a situation you have been resisting or arguing withrather than facing and accepting as it is?How can you tell the difference between healthy tension thatis encouraging growth and overwhelming tension that is asking you to slow down or rest?What decision or next step might become clearer if youstopped trying to eliminate the discomfort and instead became curious about the wisdom within it?Where might getting more comfortable with beinguncomfortable help you move toward the person, relationship, work, or life you want to create?

Grief and loss are part of the human experience, whether weare grieving a person we love, a relationship, a job, our independence, or simply the way life used to be. Yet when someone is hurting, we often rush to fill the space with words, advice, reassurance, or attempts to make things better.In today’s episode, Michelle explores a different possibility: perhaps one of the greatest comforts we can offer ourselves and others is silence.Silence gives us room to feel what we are feeling, findwords when we are ready, and listen to the deeper parts of ourselves that can easily be drowned out by busyness and noise. And when someone else is grieving, our quiet presence can offer something that advice and perfectly chosen wordssimply cannot. We don’t always need to fix the pain, explain it, or find something positive within it. Sometimes we simply need someone willing to sit beside us, listen deeply, and help us carry a little of the heaviness until we are ready to move forward again.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] to create space to listen more deeply to yourself andthe life you truly want? Explore Life On PurposeReflection QuestionsWhen you are experiencing grief, loss, or a difficulttransition, do you tend to seek silence or try to fill the space with activity, noise, or distraction?What might you hear or discover if you allowed yourself moretime to simply be still with what you are experiencing?When someone you care about is hurting, how comfortable are you being quietly present without trying to fix, explain, or make their pain better?Who in your life has given you the gift of simply listeningand allowing you the space to find your own words?Where in your life right now might silence, stillness, andcompassionate presence offer more comfort than another answer or solution?

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why can we do all the “right” things and still not get the result we expected? In today’s episode, Michelle explores our assumptions about fairness, cause and effect, and the judgments we make about what we believe should or should not be happening in our lives.Sometimes there are causes influencing our circumstancesthat we simply cannot see or understand yet. We may try harder, change direction, take control, or decide something is unfair when perhaps there is a much bigger picture unfolding. Michelle invites us to consider that each person is on their own unique journey, learning different lessons and experiencing life from a perspective we may never fully understand. Instead of immediately judging an experience as unfair, what might happen if we became curious aboutwhat else could be happening beneath the surface? Perhaps something we currently see as unfair may eventually reveal itself as an important part of our growth, purpose, or highest good.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] to explore your own journey with greater intention andpurpose? Explore Life On PurposeReflection QuestionsWhat is happening in your life right now that you havelabeled as unfair?What expectations about what “should” be happening areinfluencing the way you see that situation?Where might you be trying to control an outcome becausethings are not happening as quickly or in the way you expected?Can you think of a past experience that once seemed unfairbut later revealed a purpose, lesson, opportunity, or unexpected good?If you trusted that there may be more happening than you cancurrently see, how might you approach your present circumstances differently?

When something in life isn’t going the way we want, it canbe easy to look for someone or something to blame. Sometimes we blame another person, our circumstances, the economy, or the situation we’ve been handed. Other times, we turn that blame inward and immediately start wondering what we did wrong. But no matter where we direct it, blame rarely moves us toward what we actually want.In today’s episode, Michelle explores what can happen whenwe stop giving our energy to blame and begin stepping into empowered self respect instead. That may mean recognizing where we are enabling behaviors that drain us, creating stronger boundaries, removing ourselves from situations thatcontinually hurt us, or simply accepting that if we want something different, we may need to make a different choice. Life may not owe us the outcome we wish for, but we can decide what we want, respect ourselves enough to pursue it, and start wearing a backbone where our wishbone used to be.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] to become more intentional about the life you’recreating? Explore Life On PurposeReflection QuestionsWhere in your life are you currently blaming another person,yourself, or your circumstances for something you wish were different?Is there someone or something you are continuing to enableeven though you know it is draining your energy?What would empowered self respect look like in a situationwhere you currently feel disappointed, mistreated, or stuck?What do you truly want that you may be wishing for insteadof actively creating?Where is it time to “wear a backbone where your wishbone is”and make a change that moves you toward greater peace, joy, or fulfillment?

What are you avoiding, resisting, or hoping will somehowtake care of itself? In today’s episode, Michelle explores the idea of mind imbalances and what happens when ignorance, denial, complacency, or avoidance keeps us from facing something in our lives. Sometimes we know exactly whatneeds our attention, but we bury our heads in the sand because dealing with it feels uncomfortable, overwhelming, or inconvenient.Whether it’s a difficult decision, a needed change, anunhealthy situation, a responsibility we’ve been avoiding, or even taking better care of ourselves, coming back into balance begins with being willing to look at what’s actually happening. Michelle encourages us to move beyond labelsand judgment and instead get curious about where we may be abdicating responsibility for our own lives. Awareness gives us the opportunity to stop avoiding what’s in front of us, take responsibility for what is ours, and make a different choice.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] to become more intentional about the life you’recreating? Explore Life On PurposeReflection QuestionsWhat is something in your life you may currently beavoiding, resisting, or hoping will simply take care of itself?Is there an area where you know what needs to change buthaven’t been willing or ready to take action? What is holding you back?Where might you be abdicating responsibility for somethingthat is yours to address?Is there something you keep adding to your life that mayactually be helping you avoid dealing with something deeper?If you stopped burying your head in the sand and faced onething directly, what would you choose to address first?

What is truth? Is it something absolute, or is what webelieve to be true shaped by our experiences, perspectives, culture, and the way we see the world? In today’s episode, Michelle explores the many ways two people can experience the same thing and walk away with very different truths,without either person necessarily being wrong.But perhaps there is something even greater than ourindividual versions of truth. Michelle introduces the idea of the “great truth,” a truth grounded in love, joy, inclusion, honor, respect, value, and worth. She challenges us to consider what happens when we become willing to listen to perspectives that are different from our own and even allow ourselvesto be affected by them. Because the way we define and approach truth doesn’t just shape what we believe. It shapes our relationships, our communication, and ultimately the way we move through the world.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] to live with greater intention and explore the beliefsshaping your life? Explore Life On PurposeReflection QuestionsWhat does “truth” mean to you, and where did yourunderstanding of truth come from?When was the last time someone helped you see somethingdifferently simply because you were willing to listen?Where might you be holding tightly to your version of truthwithout considering another person’s experience or perspective?How would your conversations or relationships change if youapproached truth through love, curiosity, honor, and respect?What is your “great truth,” the highest ideal you want touse to guide how you live and relate to others?

Relationships thrive when two whole people choose to growtogether, not when one person loses themselves in the process. In today's episode, Michelle explores the difference between healthy love and unhealthy dependence, reminding us that real love never asks us to abandon our identity, our wisdom, or our boundaries. Instead, the strongest relationships are built by two people who remain grounded, self aware, and intentional as they create a life together.In this episode, you'll discover:Why healthy relationships begin with two whole individualsThe difference between connection and codependencyHow boundaries protect both love and personal growthWhy authentic love encourages awareness rather than blind sacrificeReflection QuestionsIn your closest relationships, do you feel more likeyourself or less like yourself?Have you ever mistaken self sacrifice or people pleasing forlove? What did that teach you?What personal interests, values, or dreams are important foryou to continue nurturing regardless of your relationships?Where could healthier boundaries strengthen both your wellbeing and your connections with others?What does a truly healthy, mutually supportive relationshiplook like to you today?Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] you're ready to strengthen your communication, deepenyour relationships, and become a more intentional leader and coach, we'd love to have you join us at our upcoming Coaching Retreat. You'll gain practical tools you can apply in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful personal growth. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

In a world that often rewards speed over connection, what ifone of the greatest forms of wisdom is simply learning to be fully present? In today's episode, Michelle reflects on a powerful quote from Howard Thurman and explores what it means to approach others with humility, curiosity, and awillingness to learn. She reminds us that every person, regardless of their background or perspective, has something to teach us if we are disciplined enough to truly listen.In this episode, you'll discover:Why presence has become a rare and valuable leadership skillHow humility opens the door to unexpected wisdomThe importance of learning from people whose experiences differ from your ownSimple ways to become more intentional about listening and connecting each dayReflection QuestionsWho in your life might have wisdom to offer that you've beentoo busy or distracted to fully hear?When was the last time someone changed your perspectivesimply because you listened with an open heart?How could practicing greater presence improve yourrelationships at home, at work, or in your community?What assumptions or judgments might be preventing you from learning from someone who is different from you?What intentional practice could you begin today to becomemore disciplined in receiving the wisdom others have to share?Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] you're ready to deepen your ability to connect,communicate, and influence others in meaningful ways, join us at our upcoming Coaching Retreat. You'll develop practical coaching, leadership, and relationship building skills in a supportive environment designed to help you grow personally and professionally. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Who are you becoming?In today's episode, Michelle explores a simple but profoundquestion: Who are you? The answer may not be found in a personality test or a job title, but in what you consistently give your attention to. The books you study, the conversations you engage in, the thoughts you entertain, and the habits you practice are quietly shaping the person you are becoming. Every day offers an opportunity to intentionally choose the inputs that will influence your future.You'll also discover why transformation is rarely the resultof one big breakthrough. Instead, it is built through daily moments of reflection, presence, and intentional growth. The person you will be five years from now is being formed by the choices you make today.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from [email protected] this episode has you thinking more deeply about whoyou're becoming, we'd love to invite you to join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat. Together, we'll explore the habits, relationships, and conversations that shape lasting personal growth while strengthening your communication, leadership, and influence in every area of life. Learn more and reserve your spot at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.Reflection QuestionsWhat thoughts, habits, or influences are shaping who you arebecoming right now?If someone observed your daily routines and priorities, whatwould they conclude matters most to you?What new input or practice could help you become morealigned with the person you want to be?Where have you been consuming information without allowing it to truly transform your thinking or actions?Imagine yourself five years from now. What intentionalchoice can you make today to begin becoming that future version of yourself?

What if the life you're meant to build begins with what already brings you joy? In today's episode, Michelle explores why asking "What does the world need?" may be the wrong question. Instead, she invites you to discover what truly makes you come alive and how following that passion can create meaningful impact for others while opening unexpected opportunities along the way.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] if the knowledge and passion you already have could become a thriving community that creates recurring impact and recurring revenue? Enrollment is now open for the Maximize with a Membership Group experience, where you'lllearn a practical step by step process for building a membership that grows with you and serves the people who need what only you can offer. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/MaximizeReflection QuestionsWhat activities or experiences make you feel most alive, energized, and fully yourself?Where have you been asking what you "should" do instead of paying attention to what genuinely brings you joy?What gifts, talents, or interests have you been treating as "just a hobby" that might actually have the potential to serve others?How could sharing more of what lights you up create value for the people around you?What is one small step you can take this week toward doing more of what brings you alive?

Every meaningful mission begins with a reason why. Intoday's episode, Michelle shares the heart behind Grow By 1 and the vision that has shaped the Coaching Academy, the Five Levels of Coaching, and every program she has created along the way. If you've ever wondered how purpose, service,and intentional growth come together to create lasting impact, this conversation will leave you inspired to reconnect with your own "why."Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] you're a coach or leader who wants to be part of something bigger than yourself, we'd love to welcome you to the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat. Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for meaningful conversations, live coaching demonstrations, and the first public teaching of the Five Levels of Coaching. Come connect, grow, and experience a community that believes everyone deserves to be led well. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWhat is the deeper "why" behind the work, leadership, or service you offer others?When you think about the impact you want to make, whatmatters most to you beyond results or recognition?Where have your own experiences or challenges uniquelyprepared you to help someone else?Who has helped you grow by believing in you, and how mightyou offer that same encouragement to someone this week?What is one intentional step you can take this week thataligns more closely with your purpose and the difference you want to make in the world?

What if true hospitality has less to do with perfectentertaining and more to do with helping people feel like they belong? In today's episode, Michelle explores a deeper definition of hospitality, one rooted in making others feel seen, welcomed, valued, and honored. Discover whychoosing people over performance can transform your relationships, your leadership, and the communities you create.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] you've been looking for a place where you can simply showup as yourself, we'd love to welcome you to the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You'll experience meaningful conversations, live coaching, genuine connection, and a community that believes people matter more than performance. Learn more and join us at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWhen you hear the word hospitality, what is the first imageor experience that comes to mind?Who in your life has made you feel deeply welcomed, notbecause of what they provided, but because of how they made you feel?In your relationships, leadership, or work, are you morefocused on outcomes or on helping people feel like they belong? How might thosetwo work together?Where might you unintentionally be treating people astransactions instead of sacred human beings?What is one simple act of hospitality you couldintentionally practice this week that would help someone else feel seen, welcomed, and valued?

What if personal growth isn't about fixing yourself, butabout understanding yourself more deeply? In today's episode, Michelle invites you to step away from the endless pressure to heal, achieve, or "arrive" and instead embrace a gentler path of awareness, curiosity, and intentional choice. Discover how recognizing patterns without judgment canopen the door to greater freedom, peace, and possibility.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] you're ready for conversations that challenge, encourage,and inspire you without trying to convince you that you're broken, the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat is for you. Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a transformational weekend of coaching, connection, and practical tools that will help you grow with greater purpose and authenticity. Learn more and save your seat at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWhen you think about personal growth, do you tend toapproach it from a place of fixing yourself or understanding yourself?Is there a pattern in your life that you've been treating asevidence that something is wrong with you, rather than simply something you'velearned?What is one belief or habit you would like to replace, notbecause you're broken, but because you'd like a different experience?Do you ever find yourself becoming overly focused onhealing, or believing you've completely "arrived"? What might a healthier middle path look like?If you truly believed you were already worthy, whole, andenough, what would you choose to create next?

Healthy relationships don't happen by accident. They growthrough small, intentional choices that help us feel seen, supported, and safe. In today's episode, Michelle introduces the Three R's of Healthy Relationships, Remember, Reciprocate, and Repair, and shares how these simple principles can strengthen your connections with family, friends, colleagues, and the people who matter most.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] spending a weekend surrounded by people who arecommitted to becoming better coaches, stronger communicators, and healthier leaders. The Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat is designed to help you buildrelationships that create lasting influence, both personally and professionally. We'd love to welcome you to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more and reserve your place at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWho in your life consistently helps you remember who you arewhen you've forgotten?Looking at your relationships over time, where do youexperience healthy reciprocation, and where might the balance need attention?Are you someone who allows others to support you, or do youtend to only be the giver?How comfortable are you with repair? When conflict arises,do you move toward honest conversation or away from it?Which of the Three R's, Remember, Reciprocate, or Repair,would strengthen your relationships the most if you intentionally practiced it this week?

How often do we treat every problem like it needs animmediate solution? In today's episode, Michelle shares why one of the greatest leadership and coaching superpowers is learning to pause before reacting.Discover how slowing down, asking better questions, and responding with intention can help you protect your peace, strengthen your leadership, and stay focused on what matters most.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] if one weekend could completely change the way youcoach, lead, and navigate life's biggest challenges? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a hands on experience filled with coaching demonstrations, meaningful conversations, and practical tools you can begin using immediately. Your next breakthrough could be waiting for you. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWhat "emergency" have you recently taken on thatmay not have actually been yours to carry?How do you typically respond when someone brings you aproblem, do you solve it, or do you help them think through it?What decisions in your life might benefit from a 24 or 48hour pause before taking action?What systems or processes could you create to help yourespond thoughtfully instead of react emotionally?Where might protecting your peace actually help you betterprotect your mission?

Have you been waiting until you feel completely ready beforetaking your next step? In today's episode, Michelle explores why certainty isn't what creates growth, action does. Through four powerful spectrums that shape the way we think, lead, and live, she invites you to notice where you may be stuck at one extreme and how even one small step can move you toward greater balance, confidence, and purpose.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from [email protected] to move beyond learning and start experiencingtransformation? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where you'll discover practical coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills that will strengthen every area of your life.Whether you're a coach, leader, or simply someone who wants to make a greater impact, we'd love to have you with us. Learn more and reserve your spot at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWhich spectrum do you find yourself living on most oftenright now, and why?Where might you be waiting for certainty before taking yournext step?What would healthy balance look like for you instead ofliving at one extreme?Is there something you've been resisting that the world mayactually need from you?What is one small action you can take this week withoutneeding every answer first?

When life hurts us, should we forgive, forget, set aboundary, or simply move on? In today's episode, Michelle explores how every choice we make plants a seed that shapes our future. Through stories, thoughtful reflection, and powerful coaching questions, she invites you to pause before reacting, restore yourself before making important decisions, and choose the thoughts and actions that lead to greater peace, freedom, and love. Your future is quietly growing from the seeds you plant today.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. [email protected] to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professionalrelationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Do you ever feel guilty for resting or believe you shouldalways be producing, achieving, or moving forward? In today's episode, Michelle explores the Law of Rhythm and reminds us that every season has a purpose. Just as nature moves through cycles of growth, rest, release, and renewal, so do we.Discover why honoring your current season can lead to greater clarity, creativity, and resilience, and how intentional rest may be the very thing preparing you for what comes next.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. [email protected] to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professional relationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Have you ever shared an exciting dream only to have someoneunintentionally talk you out of it? In today's episode, Michelle explores why our biggest ideas often begin as a small, fragile spark and why not everyone is meant to hold that vision with us. She shares how fear can sometimes sound like wisdom, how even the people who love us most may struggle to understand our next chapter, and why protecting your creativity is an act of courage. The world doesn't need a smaller version of you. It needs the unique light you werecreated to share.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. [email protected] to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professional relationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Have you ever felt like you were waiting for one more signbefore taking the next step? In today's episode, Michelle explores the balance between experience and intuition, reminding us that while wisdom from the past is valuable, it cannot always guide us into what's next. She shares why growth often begins at the edge of the unknown, how to recognize the quiet voice of intuition, and why courage and discernment work best together. Sometimes the greatest opportunities appear long before there is enough evidence to prove they will work.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. [email protected] to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professional relationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Have you ever found yourself working harder and movingfaster, only to realize you are not actually making meaningful progress? In today's episode, Michelle explores a different kind of strength. The kind that comes from slowing down long enough to notice what is really happening beneaththe surface. Through thoughtful stories and practical reflection, she shares why awareness often leads to wiser decisions than urgency and how creating moments of stillness can help you uncover patterns, strengthen relationships,and respond with greater intention. Sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is pause long enough to truly see.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. [email protected] to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professionalrelationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

What if the greatest gift you could give yourself is thecourage to let go of what no longer belongs in your life?In today's episode, Michelle reflects on one of life's mostchallenging lessons: knowing when it is time to move on. Whether it is a relationship, a habit, an expectation, or an old version of yourself, growth often requires releasing what has fulfilled its purpose so there is room for something new. Through personal stories and thoughtful reflection, she explores how surrender is not giving up but creating space for the life that is waiting for you.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why letting go is often the beginning of meaningful growth• The difference between surrender and giving up• How holding on to the familiar can keep you from yourfuture• Why every season has a purpose, including the seasons thatcome to an end• Five reflective questions to help you release what nolonger serves you and step confidently into what comes nextQuestions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] Want to strengthen your coaching, communication,and relationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat, where you'll learn practical ways to become more influential in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful growth.We'd love to have you be part of the conversation. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Are you waiting for the right opportunity to appear, orcould you begin creating it today?In today's episode, Michelle explores the idea that the mostmeaningful opportunities rarely arrive fully formed. Instead, they begin as small moments that require intention, courage, and care to grow. She also reflects on the changing seasons of love and relationships, reminding us that nourishing what matters today creates the foundation for tomorrow's possibilities.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why opportunities often begin as small seeds instead ofdramatic breakthroughs• How creating opportunity is often more powerful thanwaiting for it• Why love and relationships naturally change throughoutlife• The importance of nourishing what gives you life whilereleasing what no longer serves you• Five reflective questions to help you cultivate purpose,possibility, and meaningful growthQuestions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] to strengthen your coaching, communication,and relationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat, where you'll learn practical ways to become more influential in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful growth.We'd love to have you be part of the conversation. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Is winning an argument really worth the cost if it damagesthe relationship?In today's episode, Michelle explores the difference betweenwinning and connecting. Conflict is a natural part of every relationship, but how we choose to respond determines whether we build trust or create distance. Through stories and practical examples, she invites us to consider how kindness, compassion, and curiosity can transform the way we lead, parent, and communicate with the people who matter most.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why conflict is an opportunity for deeper understandingrather than something to avoid• The hidden cost of always needing to be right• Why kindness is a sign of strength, not weakness• How every interaction plants seeds that shape the futureof your relationships• Five reflective questions to help you approach conflictwith greater love, patience, and wisdomQuestions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] to strengthen your coaching, communication,and relationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat, where you'll learn practical ways to become more influential in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful growth. We'd love to have you be part of the conversation. Learn more atGrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Leadership is not about always having the right answers. Itis about having the strength to remain grounded, curious, and connected to your purpose even when life feels uncertain.In today's episode, Michelle explores what it means topractice unbiased leadership by recognizing our own perspectives while remaining open to learning from others. She shares why true strength is rooted in emotional steadiness rather than control and how endurance comes from staying aligned with your values and purpose instead of trying to prove yourself.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why every leader carries bias and why awareness mattersmore than certainty• The difference between strength and control in leadership• How curiosity creates trust and stronger relationships• Why purpose sustains endurance better than motivationalone• Five reflective questions to help you lead with greaterhumility, courage, and influenceQuestions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] Want to strengthen your coaching, communication,and relationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat, where you'll learn practical ways to become more influential in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful growth.We'd love to have you be part of the conversation. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Have you ever felt like you're working harder than ever butstill not making the progress you hoped for?In today's episode, Michelle explores the powerfulrelationship between clarity and momentum. Rather than assuming you're broken or lacking motivation, she invites you to consider a different perspective. The results you're experiencing are often the natural outcome of the systems you've created. Lasting change begins not by fixing yourself, but by understanding what is truly creating your current reality.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why momentum begins with clarity rather than motivation• How solving the wrong problem can keep you feeling stuck• The hidden weight that slows personal and professionalgrowth• Why coaching starts with understanding your currentreality instead of trying to fix it• Five reflective questions to help you take a meaningfullife inventory and move forward with greater purposeQuestions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat, where you'll learn practical ways to become more influential in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful growth. We'dlove to have you be part of the conversation. Learn more atGrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Have you ever felt trapped by something that once seemedlike success?In today's episode, Michelle explores the idea of"golden handcuffs", those roles, titles, or systems that offersecurity and recognition but may quietly limit your freedom, purpose, or influence. She invites you to consider whether your next step is about leaving a system or simply becoming more intentional within it.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReadingReady to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Lifeon Purpose program: Life on Purpose

What if the peace you've been searching for feelsuncomfortable at first?In today's episode, Michelle explores why real peace cansometimes feel confusing, unfamiliar, or even chaotic, especially after years of living in stress, busyness, or survival mode. As your life begins to change, your nervous system often needs time to adjust to a new way of being.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReadingReady to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Lifeon Purpose program: Life on Purpose

Life is full of choices, but what if they all come down toone simple question: Will I choose peace?In today's episode, Michelle explores what it really meansto live from a place of peace, not by avoiding challenges, but by responding to them with greater clarity, discernment, and intention. She shares practical insights on simplifying your thinking, recognizing life's natural cycles, and returning to what matters most when life feels overwhelming.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReadingReady to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Lifeon Purpose program: Life on Purpose

What if the greatest source of change in your life isn'tfound by changing your circumstances, but by changing your perspective?In today's episode, Michelle explores one of the most challenging and liberating principles of personal growth: "I am the cause." While we often believe that other people or difficult situations create our emotions, the truth is far more empowering. Our experiences are shaped less by what happens to us and more by how we choose to respond.Using real-life examples, from recent severe storms andpower outages to difficult relationships and everyday frustrations, Michelle unpacks the subtle ways we hand our power away by believing that other people are responsible for our emotional state. When we recognize that we are thecause of our own experience, we also discover that we hold the key to changing it.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why cause and effect works differently than most people believe• How your mindset shapes your experience, regardless of your circumstances• The difference between being responsible for an event and being responsible for your response• Why taking ownership of your experience is one of the most empowering shifts you can make• How this perspective can transform your relationships, resilience, and everyday lifeIf you've ever found yourself blaming circumstances, waitingfor someone else to change, or wondering why the same patterns keep repeating, this episode offers a powerful invitation to look inward and reclaim yourability to create a different experience.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReadingReady to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Lifeon Purpose program: Life on Purpose

Today's episode explores something we all experience butrarely stop to examine: the power of group thinking. When life throws unexpected challenges our way, it's easy to get swept up in blame, frustration, and the emotions of those around us. But what if we chose a different response?Drawing from a recent experience after severe storms leftthousands without power, Michelle shares a powerful reminder that while we can't control every circumstance, we can always choose how we respond. Rather than adding to fear, anger, or negativity, we each have the opportunity tobecome part of the solution.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why group thinking can become dangerous during times of crisis• The difference between reacting and responding with intention• How to recognize when you're adding to a problem versus helping solve it• Practical questions to help you reflect on your own mindset• Why personal responsibility is one of the most empowering choices you can makeLife will always bring unexpected curveballs. The questionisn't whether challenges will come. The question is: What kind of energy will you contribute when they do?Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReading Ready to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Life on Purpose program: Life on Purpose

When life changes unexpectedly, it's easy to focus on whatyou've lost or what you still need. But what if your greatest next step is simply taking inventory of what you already have?In today's episode, Michelle reflects on the lessons she'slearned while recovering from a recent car accident and making important life and business decisions. She shares why gathering your resources, your people, tools, finances, ideas, joy, and even your questions, can bring clarity when everything else feels uncertain.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why taking inventory creates confidence before making big decisions.• How to identify the people and resources that truly support your growth.• The surprising power of asking better questions instead of searching for more answers.• Simple ways to clear away clutter so you can focus on what matters most.Sometimes the next breakthrough doesn't come from findingsomething new. It comes from recognizing the abundance that's already in your hands.Have questions or want to connect? I'd love to hear from youat [email protected] more about Intuitive Readings atGrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReading.Watch this space! We're excited to share more soon about theupcoming Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in August 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. More details are coming soon!

Keep It Super SimpleLife can become complicated quickly, especially when you'rejuggling responsibilities, relationships, dreams, and unexpected challenges. But what if the path forward isn't to do more? What if it's to simplify?In today's episode, Michelle shares one of the coreprinciples she teaches through Grow By 1: KISS, Keep It Super Simple. From time management and relationships to business and personal growth, she explores how creating clarity allows us to move forward with greater confidence and peace.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why simplicity creates momentum when life feels overwhelming.• How to identify what truly deserves your time and attention.• The importance of aligning your daily actions with the future you're creating.• A practical way to regain focus by simplifying your priorities one step at a time.Sometimes growth isn't about adding something new. Sometimes it's about removing the unnecessary so you can clearly see what matters most.Have questions or want to connect? I'd love to hear from youat [email protected] more about Intuitive Readings atGrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReading.Watch this space! We're excited to share more soon about theupcoming Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in August 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. More details are coming soon!

We all love a shortcut, especially when we're trying togrow, heal, or solve a problem. But what if the next step isn't a shortcut at all? What if it's simply doing the thing you've already been told to do?In today's episode, Michelle explores how often we overlookthe simple guidance we've been receiving, whether from our intuition, our body, trusted mentors, or life itself. Through stories from her coaching clients and her own personal journey, she shares how seemingly ordinary actions can unlock extraordinary change.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why there is often a direct path forward, even when there isn't a shortcut.• How ignoring simple guidance can keep us feeling stuck.• The surprising connection between small acts of order and bigger breakthroughs.• One powerful question to ask yourself: What have I been told to do that I'm still avoiding?Sometimes the next chapter of your life isn't waiting for adramatic breakthrough. It's waiting for your next faithful step.If this episode sparks an insight about something you'vebeen putting off, Michelle would love to hear from you.Have questions or want to connect? I'd love to hear from youat [email protected] more about Intuitive Readings atGrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReading.Watch this space! We're excited to share more soon about theupcoming Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in August 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. More details are coming soon!

Growth isn't always comfortable. In fact, sometimes the verymoment you're stepping into a new season is when the old one begins calling your name.In today's episode, Michelle shares a deeply personal storyfrom her recovery following a recent car accident. During a moment of physical exhaustion and emotional overwhelm, she experienced an unexpected thought that reminded her just how persuasive fear can be. Instead of judging herself, she recognized it as a signal that she needed support, perspective, and a reminder of how far she had already come.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why fear often tempts us to return to what is familiar, even when it wasn't healthy.• How to recognize the "point of no return" before making decisions you'll regret.• Simple questions to ask yourself that can help restore clarity during difficult seasons.• Why asking for help is a sign of wisdom, not weakness.If you've ever found yourself wanting to retreat back intoold habits, old relationships, or old ways of thinking simply because life feels hard, this conversation is for you. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is remind ourselves that we're not meant to go backward—we're meant to keepgrowing.Have questions or want to connect? I'd love to hear from youat [email protected] more about Intuitive Readings atGrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReading.Watch this space! We're excited to share more soon about theupcoming Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in August 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. More details are coming soon!

Sometimes life has a way of getting our attention when we'vebeen ignoring the quiet nudges for too long.In today's episode, Michelle shares the unexpected story ofa recent car accident and the surprising lesson that emerged from it: sometimes what feels like a setback is actually an invitation to upgrade. As she navigates recovery, the loss of a beloved vehicle, and the search for a replacement, she realizes the real transformation isn't about buying adifferent car. It's about becoming the person who is ready for the next season of life.This heartfelt episode will encourage you to ask yourself:• What area of my life is asking for an upgrade?• Where have I been ignoring the quiet whispers telling me it's time for change?• Am I making decisions from fear, or am I preparing for the future I truly want?Sometimes the smartest decision today creates space for thedream you're building tomorrow.If you've been feeling like life is nudging you towardsomething new, this episode is a gentle reminder to listen.Have questions or want to connect? I'd love to hear from youat [email protected] more about Intuitive Readings at GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReading.Watch this space! We're excited to share more soon about theupcoming Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in August 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We can't wait to tell you more!

This week, Michelle concludes her special behind-the-scenesseries with a look at one of the most innovative areas of growth happening inside Grow By 1. While this episode may not apply to everyone, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of leadership development, professional growth, and meaningful learning experiences.Today, Michelle shares how Grow By 1 is helping organizations, consultants, coaches, and trainers move beyond traditionalprofessional development by incorporating micro-credentials, skill demonstration, and measurable growth. If you're passionate about developing people, building leaders, or creating lasting change within organizations, this episode provides an exciting look at what's possible.Learn more about the Certified Growth Leader program:GrowBy1.com/CGLQuestions? Reach out directly at [email protected]

This week, Michelle is stepping outside her usual podcastformat to share a rare behind-the-scenes look at what is happening inside Grow By 1. In this special series, listeners are getting an inside view of the programs, services, and opportunities that support personal and professionalgrowth.Today, Michelle shares how her one-on-one and group coaching work has evolved over the years and what coaching really looks like in practice. From helping people navigate major life transitions to gaining clarity, traction, and meaningful change, this episode offers insight into thecoaching process and the various ways people can engage with Grow By 1.Explore coaching opportunities and resources:GrowBy1.com/[email protected]

This week, Michelle is giving listeners a rare behind-the-scenes look at the work happening inside Grow By 1. In this special series, she's sharing the programs, tools, and resources that support coaches, leaders, and lifelong learners around the world.Today, Michelle explores the coaching resources she hasdeveloped through decades of research, practice, and real-world experience. From books and coaching cards to the Coaching Academy and exciting new tools currently in development, this episode offers a glimpse into the systemsdesigned to help coaches become more effective, confident, and impactful.Explore coaching resources and learn more at:GrowBy1.com/[email protected]